Female country artists have highest percentage of number-one hits on Country Airplay chart in 14 years
ABC/Image Group LAWomen have seen an uptick in airplay on country radio lately. Published this week, a new study by Billboard shows that five female artists have had number-one singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart so far this year, the most in
Keith Urban debuts 'Speed of Now Part 1' track list
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban has unveiled the track list for his upcoming album, Speed of Now Part 1. Keith shared the news via social media Wednesday, debuting a photo of the album cover that shows the singer with his eyes closed
Trailer released for Rascal Flatts' star Jay DeMarcus' new reality show 'DeMarcus Family Rules'
NetflixJay DeMarcus and family are offering a preview of their upcoming Netflix show, DeMarcus Family Rules. Described as an “unfiltered” look at the lives of the Rascal Flatts star and his family, the format of the show features Jay, his wife Allison and their
Maddie & Tae tag team with Avenue Beat on soaring “Watermelon Sugar” cover
ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae and Avenue Beat get a taste of “Watermelon Sugar” in a stellar Spotify Singles cover of pop star Harry Styles‘ hit. The duo of Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye have teamed up with the breakthrough pop-country trio for a rendition of the
Taylor Swift's “Betty” debuts on 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift is back on the country charts. The megastar’s countrified hit, “Betty,” off her new album, folklore, debuts at number six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart this week. The song off the wildly popular album — which debuted at
Laine Hardy to perform national anthem ahead of NASCAR Cup Series
ABC/Stewart CookLaine Hardy is heading to NASCAR this weekend. The American Idol season 17 winner will deliver a virtual performance of the national anthem ahead of the annual NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. The race begins at
Kane Brown lends support to veterans through “Homesick” remix
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesKane Brown has released a philanthropic version of his song “Homesick,” featuring three of our nation’s veterans. Titled “Homesick (Veterans Version),” the remix of Kane’s chart-topping song showcases the voices of JW Cortes, a former Marine Combat fighter
Country star trivia
Comstock/ThinkstockToday marks the 52nd birthday of this 90s country star, known for such hits as “Better Things to Do,” “Poor Poor Pitiful Me” and “When Boy Meets Girl.” Can you name her? ANSWER: Terri Clark. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright ©
With The (Arena) Tour on hold for now, it's dogs, babies and new homes for Dan + Shay
Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay had barely set The (Arena) Tour in motion in March before the COVID-19 pandemic brought it to a halt. While Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney desperately wanted to be on the road, they had plenty to occupy them at
Nashville notes
Burke/Triolo Priductions/ThinkstockAubrie Sellers is releasing her three-song EP, World On Fire, on Friday. It features covers of Dwight Yoakam‘s “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere,” “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak, and “Somebody Was Watching” by Brenda Burns. Roy Clark‘s Greatest Hits album will be released on September